Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode

Seeing that Hinatayama was about to leave, Kirito immediately called him back, handed him a summoning card, and explained with a smile.

Hyuga Karen is the youngest daughter of Hyugayama.

When Hyugayama heard Kirito mention Karen, his cold heart trembled. He gave Kirito a deep look, silently accepted the summoning card, and then immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.

Kirito used his sensory abilities to confirm that Hyugayama had left, and then suddenly struck a wooden stake in front of him from a distance.

The next moment, a high-density chakra mass was released from his palm, generating a powerful shockwave that sent the wooden stake several meters away flying and shattering into pieces.

Chapter 39: Kushina Uzumaki

Over the course of two years, Kirito has progressed his basic Gentle Fist to a point where further improvement seems impossible.

In fact, the attribute panel shows that his Gentle Fist had reached level 3 more than half a year ago, and then it hadn't changed for a long time.

Given this situation, Kirito could easily realize that he had already reached the limit of his Gentle Fist training. Even if there was still room for improvement, it was limited. To take it a step further, he needed to acquire advanced knowledge of Gentle Fist, which meant developing Gentle Fist techniques based on the basics, just like Hyuga Neji.

He doesn't have Byakugan, so he couldn't possibly learn techniques like the Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms or the Sixty-Four Palms, which use Byakugan to strike pressure points. On the contrary, he could learn techniques like the Eight Trigrams Empty Palm or the Reincarnation Palm, which open chakra points and release chakra for attack.

So he developed Gentle Fist: Susanoo.

Of course, if he can develop Gentle Fist Susanoo, then techniques like Eight Trigrams Palm are naturally within his grasp.

Because of this, his soft fist technique finally made a new breakthrough a month ago, from 3 to 4.

Furthermore, during the process of learning Gentle Fist, Kirito discovered that his chakra was gradually changing. His chakra was becoming more condensed and denser than before, which made his Gentle Fist punches increasingly powerful.

This shows that the Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan is indeed unique, not only having an excellent effect on opening chakra points, but also continuously strengthening one's own chakra.

No wonder Kaguya Otsutsuki still preferred to use Gentle Fist as a form of physical attack later on.

After finishing his taijutsu practice, Kirito continued practicing ninjutsu on the training ground for a while, releasing each ninjutsu he had mastered before leaving.

In the past two years, he hasn't learned many new ninjutsu techniques.

Lightning Release includes Lightning Release: Earth Walk, Lightning Release: Lightning Clone, and Lightning Release: Lightning Bind.

Yin Release includes Yin Release: Mind Reading Technique and Illusion Technique: Naraku's View Technique.

In addition, he successfully cultivated a new chakra nature called Water Release Chakra, and learned Water Release: Water Wall, Water Release: Mist Concealment Technique, Water Release: Water Clone Technique, and Water Release: Water Whip.

As for sealing techniques, there are many.

Kirito currently possesses the following sealing techniques: One-Element Lamp Array, Three-Directional Seal, Four Symbols Seal, Inner Four Symbols Seal, Eight Trigrams Seal, Evil-Sealing Seal, Fire-Sealing Seal, Water-Sealing Seal, Thunder-Sealing Seal, Earth-Sealing Seal, Wind-Sealing Seal, Five Elements Sealing Seal, Contract Seal, Five-Seal Barrier, and Four Purple Flame Array.

……

When Kirito left the training ground, it was already afternoon, the time when the Ninja Academy let out, which was roughly the time when Mito would wake up and be active every day.

Because Rope Tree will be home soon.

Kirito leisurely arrived at Nawaki's house and saw that Momoka was still guarding the door of Mito's room. He tactfully turned around and wandered around the yard. Then he saw a girl with long red hair in the yard, covering her nose and looking at him with disgust.

"Hey, Kushina, how have you been lately? Is there anything you don't understand about sealing techniques? You can ask your senior brother."

Kirito saw the red-haired girl and immediately smiled and moved closer.

Kushina Uzumaki, like him, is eight years old this year. She was brought back by Konoha ninjas from who-knows-where not long ago, and is now his junior sister.

The two have met only a handful of times; including this time, it's only been twice.

Kirito graduated from his apprenticeship six months ago. A year ago, Mito sent him to the Sealing Class for an internship. Six months later, he was promoted to group leader and then officially graduated. He no longer needed to come to Mito's place to learn every day.

Of course, Kirito would visit Mito at least twice a week to talk to her.

Kushina Uzumaki was the one he bumped into when he visited Mito last week.

The Land of Whirlpools was destroyed long ago, shortly after the end of World War I, when it was attacked by four major powers: the Land of Wind, the Land of Earth, the Land of Water, and the Land of Lightning.

Konoha had just finished a major war, the Second Hokage had died, the Senju clan was severely weakened, the Hokage position had fallen into the hands of others, the Third Hokage had hastily taken over, the internal situation was unstable, and he was unable to unite the forces of the various clans.

Moreover, a severe war-weariness has emerged throughout Konoha, leaving them truly unable to help themselves. In the end, they could only helplessly watch as their ally, the Land of Whirlpools, was destroyed by the combined forces of the four great powers, at most offering assistance to the remnants of the Land of Whirlpools to relocate to the Land of Fire.

The Uzumaki clan was thus scattered and dispersed throughout the ninja world.

Kushina Uzumaki is currently a descendant of a group of people who migrated from the Land of Whirlpools to the Land of Fire, and is under the protection of Konoha.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will be the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki after Mito Uzumaki.

"Get away! Don't come any closer!!!"

Kushina quickly backed away as others approached, shouting.

But the next moment, she immediately covered her mouth, looking guiltily in the direction of Mito's room. When she found that Momoka was staring at her, she quickly lowered her head.

Shh~, don't be so loud.

Kirito put his index finger to his lips and whispered.

"Humph."

Kushina snorted coldly upon seeing this, her eyes still filled with disdain and deep wariness.

Kirito understood Kushina's terrible attitude.

After all, anyone who learns that they will become the vessel for a terrifying tailed beast like the Nine-Tails, and will lose their freedom, be treated unfairly by others, and even face various dangers, would probably feel terrible.

It's understandable that the other party now harbors hatred towards Konoha and him, a Konoha ninja.

Currently, in the entire Hidden Leaf Village, only Princess Mito Uzumaki, who is also from the Uzumaki clan, has gained Kushina's trust.

Therefore, Kirito didn't take Kushina's bad attitude to heart, and just smiled and said, "Sorry, sorry, I just finished practicing taijutsu. I'm going to take a shower now. Mito-sensei will probably be awake for a while. If you have any questions about the sealing technique, you can come to me."

After saying that, he slapped the ground with his right hand.

A large number of sealing techniques formed from chakra appeared on the ground, quickly forming an incredibly complex and massive sealing array.

Sealing Technique: Fourfold Lamp Array!

Completed in five seconds.

After showing off his skills in front of Kushina, Kirito turned and left gracefully to take a bath.

After Kirito left, Kushina immediately stared wide-eyed at the sealing array that had appeared on the ground, her bright eyes revealing shock.

Although the Uzumaki clan was fragmented, some of its traditions were preserved, such as its most proficient sealing techniques.

Kushina was a renowned sealing technique genius in her clan, and her chakra was very special, possessing sealing properties, making her exceptionally talented in sealing techniques.

Therefore, although Kushina was only 8 years old, she had already achieved considerable skill in sealing techniques and was quite proud, especially when it came to sealing techniques.

The reason she disliked Kirito before was partly because Kirito was a Konoha ninja, and partly because Kirito was so arrogant as to say he would teach her sealing techniques, which was undoubtedly underestimating her.

Sealing techniques were her last source of pride, and now even that pride was being trampled on. How could she not be angry? How could she not hate Kirito?

But now, she's not angry with Kirito anymore.

Because Kirito is indeed qualified to instruct her in sealing techniques.

The other party had no ill intentions towards her.

She couldn't even replicate the complex and massive sealing array before her, let alone complete it at such a fast speed.

While Kushina stared blankly at the four-layered lamp array on the ground, Mito had already appeared at the door of the room. She looked at Kushina's current state and smiled.

Chapter 40: The Corpse Demon Sealing

After Kirito finished showering and changed his clothes, he came out of the guest room and saw about a dozen Nawaki in the living room, covering their heads and staring at a sealing technique, not knowing where to start.

Although Rope Tree dislikes sealing techniques, his training in sealing techniques has never stopped.

It must be said that diligence can make up for lack of talent.

After two years of training, Rope Tree created more than ten shadow clones to study together every day, and his sealing techniques have improved. He can barely use the sealing technique, the first type of lamp array, and has a detailed understanding of many sealing techniques.

"Kirito, you've come at the right time! Come and help me, this stupid problem is driving me crazy."

"You've finally come out! How do we solve this problem? The formula you taught me last time doesn't work."

"Aaaaaah, I can't take it anymore..."

……

When more than a dozen rope trees saw Kirito appear, they all turned their eyes to him and shouted for help.

Kirito ignored this and nimbly dodged the attacks of several rope trees, quickly reaching the yard.

Seeing Kirito enter the courtyard, Nawaki dared not continue chasing him. He retreated dejectedly and continued to look at the sealing technique formula on the paper with a distressed expression.

After walking through the courtyard, Kirito arrived at the house where Mito usually rested.

At that moment, the door opened, and Kirito could see from afar that Mito was teaching Kushina sealing techniques.

Compared to two years ago, Mito is no longer young and beautiful. She has returned to the appearance of her current age, a kind-faced old woman. Her originally beautiful long red hair has now mostly turned silver.

However, the Yin seal mark between her eyebrows was still there.

Under Kirito's perception, Mito's chakra not only did not weaken, but became even stronger. However, the chakra that was originally full of sunshine now had a cold and evil feeling.

Without a doubt, that was a sign that the Nine-Tails' chakra was beginning to leak.

"Mito-sensei, I'm here."

Kirito arrived at the door, greeted Mito respectfully, and said with a smile.

"You're here. Have a seat and take a look at this."

Mito smiled at Kirito and then handed him a scroll.

Kirito entered the room, took the scroll from Mito with both hands, winked at Kushina who was secretly looking over, and then slowly opened the scroll.

His expression immediately turned serious upon seeing the contents of the scroll.

The scroll contained a sealing technique he had never learned before, called the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique.

This is an extremely powerful sealing technique, reaching the S-rank level, and it is also a rare offensive sealing technique. It summons the Grim Reaper, and then, at the cost of his own soul, seals the enemy's soul into the Grim Reaper's body, achieving the effect of perishing together with the enemy.

With Kirito's current mastery of sealing techniques, he can naturally understand how to perform this sealing technique. Give him some time, and learning it won't be a problem.

However, even if he learns it, he won't be able to use it for the time being because he doesn't have enough chakra.

The release of this sealing technique requires not only the sacrifice of one's own soul, but also at least Jonin-level chakra.

"So, did you understand it?"